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Senior Network Architect | Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) | No Clearance Required
Innovien is supporting a large-scale enterprise infrastructure modernization at a company in the middle of an aggressive, capital-backed acquisition strategy. We're hiring a Senior Network Architect to own network strategy, security architecture, and hybrid cloud connectivity across a complex, rapidly expanding multi-site environment. If you want work where every week brings a new environment to rationalize and a real architectural problem to solve, this is the role.
What You'll Do
- Design and architect Azure networking solutions (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, WAF) and lead hybrid connectivity integration between on-premises infrastructure and Azure
- Architect and manage enterprise SD-WAN using Cisco Meraki across distributed, multi-site environments at scale
- Deploy and administer Cisco Firepower/FTD and FMC alongside Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama for centralized security policy management
- Design and implement Zero Trust network segmentation strategies using zone-based access policies, Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, and Duo
- Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, or Python; serve as the senior escalation point for complex incidents; and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
What You Bring
- 10 15 years of progressive enterprise networking experience in complex, multi-site environments
- Deep hands-on expertise with Azure networking, Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, Cisco Firepower/FTD and FMC, and Palo Alto Networks NGFWs with Panorama
- Expert-level routing protocol knowledge (BGP, OSPF) and L2/L3 network design
- Experience implementing network segmentation, firewall rule hierarchies, and Zero Trust access models
- Hands-on with network automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python/Netmiko)
- Microsoft AZ-700 Azure Network Engineer Associate certification
Nice to Have
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCIE
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Meraki CMNA or Cisco CyberOps certification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field
Details
- No clearance required
- Hybrid Atlanta, GA (onsite Tuesday Thursday)
- W2 Permanent placement
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